Archive for November, 2009
Google, Disney chiefs due at Obama jobs summit
Executives from Google and Walt Disney will join other company chiefs, academics, labor leaders and mayors at President Obama’s jobs summit this week, the White House said Sunday.
Market recovers from Dubai jitters
Asian markets recovered from large falls on Friday, as investors became increasingly reassured that the financial fallout from Dubai would be limited.
OZ Minerals looks to explore and acquire
Copper and gold producer OZ Minerals says it will use its cash reserves on mostly exploration and acquisitions next year.
CBD building gets Heart Foundation tick
An office tower to be built in Brisbane has been endorsed by the Heart Foundation because it features user-friendly staircases to encourage fitness.
We must adopt fairer tax system: Fraser
Australia must adopt a fairer, more progressive tax system through reforms to capital gains tax and negative gearing allowances, Bernie Fraser says.
Retail Food sees H1 profit up 10-15%
Retail Food Group forecast a rise of as much as 15% in H1 profit on the back of ongoing growth among its franchises as it looks to expand in the donut market.
Countries must unwind stimulus: McKibbin
A & quot;bubble & quot; may be forming in global markets due to the very low base rates of interest put in place during the financial crisis, an RBA board member has warned.
Oil steadies at & #36;76, Dubai concerns dominate
PERTH, Nov 30 (Reuters) – Oil prices steadied at & #36;76 a barrel on Monday, shedding most of the session’s early gains, as worries about Dubai’s debt crisis and its impact on the world economic recovery returned to haunt investors.
Telstra makes organisational changes
Telstra CEO David Thodey has announced a number of organisational changes intended to help the telco grow in key markets and provide better customer service.
Mitre 10 considering two proposals
Mitre 10, the target of a bid for control by Metcash, revealed there may be another bidder, after saying it was considering two separate investment proposals.
